Industry: Health and Medical
Location: Singapore
Roles & Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervise the Enrolled Nurses/Nursing Aides/Healthcare Assistants with regards to their duties according to their roster assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
2. Deliver safe, evidence-based, and person-centred nursing care to residents in accordance with established clinical standards and care plans.
3. Assist and supervise residents during mealtimes, including feeding.
4. Work with the Enrolled Nurses/Nursing Aides to order medication and medical supplies.
5. Administer oral/topical medication and injections.
6. Conduct regular nursing rounds to monitor residents’ condition, safety, and comfort.
7. Prepare and attend to any Doctor or Allied Health Professional’s visit when required.
8. Timely documentation in the Care Management System.
9. Be prepared to work assigned shifts and on-call duties when required.
10. Orientation of visitors when necessary.
11. Record Donations-in-kind and in-cash in the book provided.
12. Participate in Home or nursing committees and quality improvement activities when assigned.
13. Participate in care planning, implementation, evaluation, and timely updating of residents’ nursing care plans.
14. To perform any other tasks assigned by CNO and NO.
15. Provide on-the-job guidance and support to junior staff to enhance their clinical competency and adherence to best practices.
16. Escalate any clinical, operational, or staffing issues to the CNO or NO in a timely and appropriate manner.
17. Participate in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) discussions by contributing relevant nursing assessments, observations, and care recommendations.
The person qualifying for this position should be a Registered Nurse. He/She should have considerable years of working as a Registered Nurse, with valid accreditation from the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
He/she should be a consistent good performer with good knowledge in Nursing; equip with good communication and interpersonal skill and be able to display competency to perform role of higher responsibilities.
Qualification
Should preferably possess a Diploma/Degree in Nursing with 4-5 years of experience.